William Gentry

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Missouri
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1874
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gentry112,104
Opponents149,566
1
Elections run

William Gentry, a Republican politician from Missouri, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1874 governor election in Missouri to Charles Henry Hardin, receiving 112,104 votes (42.84%).

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How many votes has William Gentry received?

William Gentry has received 112,104 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William Gentry’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1874GovernorMissouriLost112,10442.84%Charles Henry Hardin
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